Posting Note: Biostatistician Intern (PRN | Up to 20 hrs/week)

Looking to gain hands-on experience in clinical research and biological data science? We’re seeking a motivated Biostatistician Intern to support our research and quality teams through statistical analysis and data-driven insights.

What you’ll do:

Assist with statistical analysis for clinical research and quality initiatives

Work with biological and healthcare data sets

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-informed decision making

What you’ll bring:

Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in Statistics, Biostatistics, or related field

Bachelor’s degree completed

Working knowledge of R

Strong analytical mindset and basic computer skills

Self-starter with a willingness to learn

Requirements:

Must be a local Arizona resident - NO exceptions

PRN role (up to 20 hours/week)

First 90 days onsite at our Thomas Campus (20th St. & Thomas Rd.)

Hybrid schedule after 90 days (minimum 2 onsite days/week)

Great opportunity for graduate students looking to apply their academic experience in a real-world clinical environment.

The Biostatistics Intern is mentored by a professional PhD Biostatistician to gain statistical consulting experience and develop skills required to provide statistical services for clinical research and quality studies. Specific tasks include literature review, protocol development, sample size calculations, data cleaning, statistical analyses for various data types using the statistical software R, results summary, interpretation of statistical estimates, and contributing to abstract and manuscript writing. The Biostatistics Intern may be included as a co-author on conference presentations and publication.

• Performs literature review of clinical studies and statistical methods.
  
• Contributes to the development of research/quality study protocols, including the development of statistical analyses plans and sample size calculations.
  
• Imports data from various sources into the software R, and performs data cleaning operations (examine data distributions, apply transformations, define new variables).
  
• Performs wide range of statistical analyses as needed to address study aims, and appropriate for the data distribution.
  
• Summarizes statistical results using Tables and Figures, and interpret statistical results in the context of the study aims.
  
• Writes statistical methods and results sections of Abstracts and manuscripts.
  
• Meets (in-person or virtually) with study investigators and staff regularly to discuss completed tasks and plan future work.
  
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable